Angie deals with some unwelcome visitors
In less than 60 days will have reached the three year mark of John’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Amazingly, even though I know the prognosis for the disease, I thought that we could hum along where...
Category: Caregiving
“If one more person tells me that I need to make time for myself, I will puke!”
“As a caregiver, it is so important that you take care of yourself.” That is a very true statement, and one which we utter frequently to those folks who are dedicated to caring for...
Caregiver Corner: Mealtime
Regular nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. They may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat, think they have already eaten, or have difficulty with utensils.
My Life As A Caregiver
By Dawn Haskin If you don’t know anyone with Alzheimer’s disease it will not be long before you do. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and another 14.9 million people act as...
John’s summer project: learn to nurture a garden
The tomatoes are in. So are green beans, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, squash, herbs, strawberries and radishes. This experiment of getting John engaged in new activities started with a few tomato plants, but it has...
Angie and John witness a violent act that leaves them with a sense of loss
John woke up yesterday morning at 6 a.m. and decided the time was right to plant our tomatoes. Never mind that we had yet to buy the needed items to create our garden, he...
Alzheimer’s Basics: Difficult Behavior
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Caregiver Corner: Tips for giving medication
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
